Women in Business News
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Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Names Expert Panel for Women in Business Event
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ event (www.makemineamillion.org), has announced the expert panelists for the event to be held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at the Blake Hotel, located at 555 S Mcdowell St. Each panel member is a woman in business in North... - September 26, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
Trichotillomania Awareness Month Open House Support Mixers In Philadelphia and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
On Sunday, October 5, 2008 and on Wednesday, October 8, 2008, The Secret Mane Salon will host two educational open house mixers for Trichotillomania Awareness Month. - September 25, 2008 - HelpMe2Stop.org
Cindy Heath of Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters Named 2008 Business Leaders Movers & Shakers
Cindy Heath, Principal, Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters has been named one of the winners of the 2008 Business Leaders Media's Movers & Shakers. This year recorded an unprecedented number of nominations. - September 25, 2008 - Five Star Staffing & Accounting Recruiters
Now Available- E-course on Customer Service
“Customer Service 101”, an e-course launched by Bizymoms, is now made available free of charge for all interested persons, whether starting a business or brushing up on business skills. This e-course has been introduced with the main aim of assisting businesses to realize the significant role customer service plays in attracting as well as retaining customers. - September 25, 2008 - Bizy Moms
LIVE Internet Talk Radio Presents “Awaken Consciousness” with Mindie Kniss
Mindie Kniss of Awaken Consciousness, LLC launches her new, live internet talk radio show called “Awaken Consciousness” on VoiceAmerica’s 7th Wave network. - September 24, 2008 - LIVE Internet Talk Radio
Molly Robbins is Recognized as Emerging Hispanic Leader in Northern California
Latina Business Entrepreneur honored by San Francisco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. - September 23, 2008 - LicenZing, LLC
Celebrity Interior Designer Kelli Ellis, TV Host and Spokesperson, Now e-Expert
Award-Winning, Celebrity Interior Designer Kelli Ellis, TV Host and Spokesperson is now the online Celebrity Home Expert on Celebuzz.net and BeautyForever.org. - September 23, 2008 - Kelli Ellis Interiors, Inc.
Tech Show Host Panelist During 38th Annual Legislative Conference
Philadelphia's number one rated technology talk show host, JC Lamkin, is an invited panelist during the historic Congressional Black Caucus. Thousands of legislators will convene in Washington, D.C. to discover the newest strategies for keeping their data safe on the internet. - September 20, 2008 - Technically Speaking Radio
Upstate South Carolina Aviation Company Taking Off
Moonpie, LLC is now the upstate dealer for several new communications products and a new hot air balloon product from China. - September 19, 2008 - Moonpie, LLC
Lori Eichel of Accent Construction Named Impact Leader
Accent Construction, a Triangle-based full service commercial general contractor, has announced that President Lori Eichel has been named an Impact Development Leader in the category of constructors and homebuilders by Business Leader magazine. Business Leader showcases businesses and individuals... - September 18, 2008 - Accent Construction
Woodstock Personal Trainer Begs Women to Wake Up During National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
Heart Disease is the Number 1 killer of women in America, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). Woodstock personal trainer, Carol Dunlop has created 100 tips to help women in their fight against heart disease. - September 18, 2008 - Optimum Body Sculpting
Universal Action Travel - Tech Expansion Continues Satisfying Travelers
Recent technological advances by Universal Action Travel has satisfied travelers in the way they submit and process their reservations. - September 17, 2008 - Universal Action Travel, Inc.
Say Aah and Find the Best Dental Career, Prescott Career Counselor Hosts New BlogTalkRadio Show
Career-challenged listeners will receive tips and how-to’s from special guest, Robin Davison who discovered and achieved her Life’s Work in the dental field. - September 17, 2008 - Kathi Calahan
Prescott Career Counselor Hosts BlogTalkRadio Show
Career challenged workers will find solutions to their everyday career problems and will hear special guests explain how they discovered and achieved their own Life’s Work using the 3 spiritual principles of skills, values and interests. - September 13, 2008 - Kathi Calahan
ID Superstore Names Lark Lampman Executive Assistant to the President
ID Superstore a division of PICS Smart Card Inc., a pioneer in providing id card solutions to industry and institutions announced that Lark Lampman has been appointed as Executive Assistant to the President and CEO, Steven Simonyi-Gindele. In this role Mrs. Lampman will provide hands on assistance... - September 12, 2008 - ID Superstore
Five Star Executives Celebrates Six Years of Virtual Assistance
After six years of continued success Five Star Executives plan to celebrate by expanding their team and service offerings. - September 12, 2008 - Five Star Executives
Molly S. White, Founder and Director of Women for Life International Releases Statement on Carol Fowler's Abortion Remark About Sarah Palin
Molly S. White, Founder and Director of Women for Life International has released the below statement regarding Carol Fowler's remark about Sarah Palin. Women for Life International is a coalition of pro-life groups and organizations combining their voices for the advancement of the right to life... - September 11, 2008 - Women for Life International, Inc.
Many Small Businesses Lose Money Because of a Lousy Marketing Message
The majority of business owners aren’t getting the results they want because they haven’t got a strong, crystal-clear marketing message. That's why Jody Gabourie, The Small Business Marketing Coach, has written a new, information-rich ebook called Create Your Dynamic Marketing Message that's designed to help struggling small business owners craft the best marketing message they can, to find and keep their most profitable clients. - September 11, 2008 - Jody Gabourie Marketing Plan Queen
Punky Moms Launches Online Alt Bazaar Marketplace
Site Fills Marketplace Void for Unique and Alternative Clothing, Crafts and Creations. - September 10, 2008 - The Alt Bazaar by Punky Moms
Book Release – VA Secrets Revealed! An Insider's Guide to Being a Successful Virtual Assistant
Professional Virtual Assistant Alyssa Gregory Spills the Beans and Shares All of Her Secrets. - September 10, 2008 - avertua, LLC
Detroit Resident Awarded Franchise from Servicemaster Clean and Professional Basketball Player Shane Battier
Detroit Awardee Monica Ross-Williams accept ServiceMaster Clean Scholarship for a Commercial Cleaning Franchisee. Shane Battier is a professional basketball for the Houston Rockets and a former high school standout at Detroit Country Day High School. - September 10, 2008 - ServiceMaster Building Services
Waterworks’ CEO, Nancye Green, Talks About Building a Leading Business on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss
Nancye Green, CEO of Waterworks, talks on The CEO Show with Robert Reiss about using the discipline of design to drive business results. Green shares case studies drawn from utilizing principles from her prominent design career to achieve in such varied initiatives as designing information to... - September 10, 2008 - Reissource, LLC
Lucy Grosz Awarded CLTC Designation
Lucy Grosz of Alta Vista Benefits has been awarded a professional degree in the field of long term care, Certified in Long Term Care (CLTC). This program is independent of the insurance industry and focuses on providing insurance professionals with the tools they need to meet their client's long... - September 10, 2008 - Alta Vista Benefits, LLC
Sex and the City Style Women's Shoes Available at MakeMeChic.com
The warm golden rays of sunshine are smiling over the entire populace. Summer is still in full swing. As skirts are getting higher and legs are bared, it is absolutely a crime if the perfect pair of women’s shoes is not worn to match the hot season. - September 09, 2008 - MakeMeChic
Ken Brown and Tawana Williams Ask "Are You Ready to Successfully Change Your Life and Raise One Million Dollars for Detroit's Ronald McDonald?"
Ken Brown and Tawana Williams are living testimonies to the fact that one can achieve and dream or reach any goal despite his or her humble beginnings or so-called disabilities if only she or he would refuse to lose and use whatever gifts or abilities one has to achieve more than anyone ever expected. - September 08, 2008 - Ken Brown International
Certified Professional Organizer® Releases the World’s Most Complete Online Organizing E-Course
Patty Kreamer, CPO® (Certified Professional Organizer®), has just released the world’s simplest, easiest and most thorough organizing e-course available today. The Clutter Rescue Course™ blasts through clutter and allows people to live simple lives again. Says Kreamer, “It's the most automated way to cut clutter, get control over your life, and enjoy your home and work space again." - September 08, 2008 - Kreamer Connect, Inc.
North Carolina Make Mine A Million $ Business™ Event Invites South Carolina Women Entrepreneurs
Mary Cantando, coordinator for the North Carolina Make Mine a Million $ Business™ (www.makemineamillion.org) event, has announced that the organization is now accepting applications from South Carolina women business owners for its first North Carolina event, which will be held on Tuesday,... - September 07, 2008 - Make Mine A Million $ Business
New Book Pinpoints Power Networking as the Key to Career Success
There is no doubt that enormous strides have been made by women in the workplace in the past few decades, but they are currently still a minority in the executive ranks. JoAnn Ashman and Dianne Gubin, both seasoned business executives, have written a practical and honest book that offers short cuts to creating a powerful personal network—the fundamental building block to career success. - September 06, 2008 - Tech Exec Partners, Inc.
Jennifer Fox's Hit Feminist Manifesto and Real-Life Soap Opera "Flying: Confessions of A Free Woman" Now Available Nationwide
Six-part reality series on reproductive rights, motherhood, sexuality, relationships, and the modern female life now out on DVD at select women’s sites. - September 06, 2008 - Alive Mind
Florida Keys Ladies Saltwater Fishing Seminar Moves to December 5-7 Due to Forecasts
Tropical weather in South Florida forces fishing school for ladies to reschedule date. - September 06, 2008 - "Ladies, Let's Go Fishing!"
Sue Weems Receives 2008 Women In Business Award for Mentoring
Sue Weems, coach and mentor to business leaders and director at Venture Management Inc. (www.venturemanagementinc.com), has been recognized as one of the Triangle’s most successful businesswomen by Triangle Business Journal at the Women In Business Awards event on August 6 at the Sheraton... - September 06, 2008 - Venture Management, Inc.
27 Facets Jewelry Concierge: Diamonds at Your Door, a New Jewelry Concierge Catering to Busy Individuals’ Gifting Needs
27 Facets, a premier jewelry concierge, the first full-service personal jeweler that comes to you. From bespoke jewels to designer brands, they cater to a variety of clients’ special occasion gifting needs that share a desire for convenience, quality and personalized attention. Let 27 Facets make gift giving hassle-free as your ultimate jewelry experts. They will remember all important dates in your life to ensure that busy schedules no longer lead to belated special occasion gifts. - September 05, 2008 - 27 Facets
Women Business Owners Announces Convention Ticket Give-A-Way Contest
Enter WBO's Convention Ticket Give-A-Way Contest today. - September 05, 2008 - Women Business Owners
Popular Denver Divas Host to Manage the New American Laser Centers Clinic in Arvada
Goodbye Razor...Hello Laser - September 05, 2008 - American Laser Centers
Tweens Fashion Retailer Stage Left Fashions Forms Video Alliance with Grey Sky Films Enhancing the "Tweens" Customer Experience
Stage Left Fashions, a new high end clothing retailer for the “tweens” market, has aligned with Grey Sky Films, a leader in custom video production, to create a series of videos designed to enhance the customer experience for kids and their parents. The videos will focus on effectively... - September 04, 2008 - Grey Sky Films
Custom Gifts Business Opens Retail Location in Morrisville
Unique Xpressions Pkg Inc, experienced in the design of custom gift baskets and specialty gifts for businesses and individuals, plans special events to celebrate the opening of its gift store in Morrisville, N.C. - September 04, 2008 - Unique Xpressions Pkg Inc
Lana Perhacs Honored by Wedding & Event Videographers Association
The Wedding & Event Videographers Association International (WEVA), the largest non-profit trade association for professional videographers, is pleased to recognize Lana Perhacs of Mystic Image Video in Parma Ohio as the first, female Merited Professional Videographer (MPV) in the world. Lana... - September 04, 2008 - Mystic Image Video, LLC
High Flying Help: New Netherlands Flight Attendant School, Swan Heights, Teaches Service with a Smile to the Rich and Famous
In October of this year, Dutch entrepreneurs André Seijbel (seebel) and Heidi Smale (smile), will start a new school for flight attendants who work on private jets. This makes their company, Swan Heights, the first institute to offer worldwide, quality service in the airplane personnel market. - September 03, 2008 - Swan Heights
East Bay Businesswomen Learn to Battle Stress
EVOLUTION Bodywork & Nutrition, a Bristol, RI wellness center, today announced they will be presenting a 4-part Women in Business Lunch Series “Is Your Life Killing You” at the East Bay Chamber of Commerce in Warren, RI. The East Bay Chamber will be hosting the event and... - September 02, 2008 - EVOLUTION Pilates & Nutrition
NetQwik’s E.commerce Shopping Cart Solution Now Links with Quickbooks
NetQwik, a professional web design company based in Loudoun County, VA, is now helping small businesses easily open and manage online stores and make money on the internet. Their Shopping Cart solution is user-friendly and now interacts with QuickBooks® financial software. This technology... - August 31, 2008 - NetQwik
Westmoreland Contractor Referral Service Eases Consumer Worries
Finding a contractor by word of mouth in Greensburg, Pa is easy, finding a reputable contractor that way is a lot harder. For homeowners in the Westmoreland County area, getting work done on their homes can be a risky business. Westmoreland CRS of Greensburg is a woman-owned business, which was... - August 30, 2008 - Westmoreland Contractor Referral Service
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Campaign Engages Families from Lesoma Village in Botswana
Botswana and United States teachers and students are working together with the support of the American Embassy, the Ministry of Health, local government officials, and the Malaria Foundation International (MFI) to engage community leaders and families from the Lesoma Village, Chobe District of Botswana in today’s global fight against malaria. - August 29, 2008 - Malaria Foundation International
Solutions-IES Receives National Ground Water Association (NGWA) Outstanding Ground Water Project Award
Ground Water Remediation Award – Below Median Cost Solutions-IES, Inc., a leading provider of professional environmental engineering and remediation services for government and commercial clients around the world, has announced that the firm received the 2007 National Ground Water... - August 29, 2008 - Solutions-IES, Inc.
How Negotiating on Your Wedding Can Save You Thousands
Nicola Ray in her new book "Negotiate Your Way to a Cheap Wedding" shows couples getting married how building a relationship with the supplier and using the right language can get them what they want for their wedding. - August 28, 2008 - Nicola Ray
This Marin County Artist is Presenting at the West Hollywood Erotic Art Fair Weekend and is Debuting with Two Solo Shows in San Francisco
Nancy Peach has been an Architectural Illustrator, Children's Book Illustrator and Muralist for over 35 years. She has spent 16 years in Marin County and is truly coming into her own as an Erotic Artist. She is heading for Hollywood in October to present her new body of work, "The Men in My Life." Tom of Finland Foundation is presenting this Erotic Art Fair that attracts erotic artists world-wide. - August 28, 2008 - Nancy Peach Erotic Artist
Join Northern Virginia's Biggest Nail Party
Women Building & Investing in Success is excited to host Bodacious Mary Foley as she helps women throughout the country to Live Like Your Nail Color. - August 27, 2008 - Women Building & Investing In Success
Baby Couture Cover Shot
Manhattan Beach California photographer, Dani Brubaker, photographs Josie Bissett for Baby Couture magazine’s “Back to School” issue. The current issue (August/September 08) of the magazine features a cover story about actress, author and mother, Josie Bissett and her children... - August 26, 2008 - Dani Brubaker
Dr. Elizabeth Hagberg to be Guest Speaker at Women of Influence Luncheon in Minneapolis
Skin Rejuvenation Clinic owner and cosmetic physician will be the guest of honor at the Twin Cities monthly luncheon series, “Women of Influence.” - August 26, 2008 - Skin Rejuvenation Clinic, PA
STAT kids Helps Parents Protect Kids with Food Allergies
As a new school year begin, STAT kids is helping parents protect children with food allergies. - August 25, 2008 - STAT KIDS, LLC
Red Sage Communications Named “2008 Small Business Start-up of the Year” by the Women’s Business Center of North Alabama
Decatur, Alabama website design and marketing firm Red Sage Communications, Inc. has been named the “2008 Small Business Start-up of the Year” by the Women’s Business Center of North Alabama. The prestigious honor was announced during the 2008 Small Business Awards Celebration... - August 24, 2008 - Red Sage Communications